Franklin Lake Dam, located in West Point, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1998 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 11 feet and spans 600 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 36 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 12.3 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.27 square miles.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Franklin Lake Dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected for safety and compliance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared to guide response in case of emergencies. Overall, Franklin Lake Dam offers recreational opportunities while posing moderate risks that warrant ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
This dam, associated with the Upper Cane Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it provides a source of recreation for the local community, ongoing assessment and management are crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure and the surrounding environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Franklin Lake Dam a fascinating case study in dam engineering, maintenance, and risk assessment within the context of sustainable water resource management.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
71cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234
|
||
Witch Dance Bike Only Camping
|
||
Paynatha Trail Head - USFS
|